The Addy named best adventure playground in Yorkshire

The Addy has received £404,500 from the Big Lottery Fund.

The Old Adventure Playground, was named the Yorkshire and Humber Community Playground Champions for 2020.

Known as The Addy, they held a celebratory event at the hub on Sycamore Avenue, attended by parents, children, staff and the Mayor of Wakefield, Councillor Charlie Keith.

Centre manager, Holly Corbett (pictured middle right), said: “We are delighted to be celebrating the success of the adventure playground.

The Addy has received £404,500 from the Big Lottery Fund.
Holly Corbett — The Addy has received £404,500 from the Big Lottery Fund. Holly Corbett

“The Addy team work so hard delivering high quality play experiences that impact the lives of children and young people living on the Warwick Estate and in the Wakefield District.

“It is often said by parents that ‘there is no place like this, a hidden gem which is so unique’ and this is all thanks to our team who have a real care for needs of the families.”

The playground has been a staple part of the community for almost 50 years. Originally known as Warwick Adventure Playground it was set up in 1972 to give youngsters a place to explore and play, following concerns over the increasing number of children using the quarry to play.

The Addy provides daily play sessions for children, as well as services for the elderly, children with additional needs and for local youths and tots.